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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

Proposals have been approved and dreams have been shattered on the convention center circuit. In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. of meeting space. Jacksonville Convention Center. California.

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Cvent Acquires Social Tables to Power Tighter Collaboration Between Event Planners and Venues

Social Tables

Tysons Corner, VA – October 16, 2018 – Cvent , a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced that it has acquired Social Tables , the leading event diagramming, seating, and collaboration platform. million events. Cvent, Inc.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE Blog

Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. The lobby lounge bar is a ‘meeting place’ because it’s close to the train station and easy to access for those coming by train even for a meeting.

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Hong Kong Secures Multiple First-Ever MICE Events Amidst COVID-19 Challenges

Travel Daily Media

The HKTB will continue to proactively engage international and Hong Kong organizers to bid for hosting rights of major MICE events and step up efforts in attracting repeated events with a view to maintain Hong Kong’s status as The World’s Meeting Place.”. Proposed date. Proposed date. Details of the events are as follow: .

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Modern Convention Centers Becoming a Dire Necessity

Smart Meetings

America’s Center Convention Complex Proposed Expansion. The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. of Meeting Space. Earlier this month, St.

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Best Whova Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

Eventtia

These features are designed to meet the intricate demands of sizable events and the unique requirements of enterprise-level clients. Features Eventbrite proposes multiple capabilities around attendee management. Bizzabo Founded in 2011, Bizzabo has its main headquarters in New York, Tel Aviv, and Montreal.

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Best Stova Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

Eventtia

Features Eventbrite proposes multiple capabilities around attendee management. Bizzabo Founded in 2011, Bizzabo has its main headquarters in New York, Tel Aviv, and Montreal. Splash Founded in 2011, Splash is a privately held company headquartered in New York. There is also a PRO subscription for frequent event hosts.